Katie Brody – Director of Studies  K-6

Exciting news! 

The Primary School report has been restructured

At the end of this semester you will be able to access your child’s Semester One report. Opening up this report, you will notice that there is far more specific information provided in the new structure. Along with the report you will receive a letter that explains the purpose, the guidelines, the structure and the grading scale. Once you have engaged with this information and your child’s report, we would appreciate your feedback. A survey link will be included in the letter. 

2021 University of NSW Competitions (ICAS)

Recognising Academic Excellence in Years 3-6

For many years, Emanuel School has offered the chance to compete in ICAS competitions organised by the University of New South Wales. The ICAS suite of competitions attracts students from all across Australia, Asia and the Pacific Region.

The ICAS Assessment series is designed to assess your child’s ability to apply classroom learning in new contexts and to use higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills. These academic competitions are optional and those who choose to take part are generally those who enjoy a significant academic challenge. Each student who enters the competition receives a certificate from UNSW along with their results. Depending on the level of achievement, students receive commendation for Participation, Merit, Credit, Distinction or High Distinction. 

The dates and prices for this year’s ICAS competitions are below. 

• ICAS Writing Competition (typed): Monday 9 August 2021
• ICAS Digital Technologies Competition: Wednesday 11 August 2021
• ICAS English Competition: Wednesday 18 August 2021
• ICAS Science Competition: Wednesday 25 August 2021
• ICAS Mathematics Competition: Monday 30 August 2021

Booking your child into any or all of these competitions is completely optional.

Practice tests and past papers can be found here. 

UNSW Global charges $17.05 per competition for most subjects (the Writing competition costs $21.45). Payments for the tests must be made directly with UNSW Global through an online parent payment system. 

• The payment portal opens on Monday 21 June 2021
• Cut off date for payment is Friday 22 July 2021
• Parent Payment System 
• Access code for parents: JJC719

If you are interested and want to encourage your child to participate in one or more of these competitions but you have questions, please discuss this with your child’s class teacher or email Katie Brody, Director of Studies K-6.